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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

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8:52

Naomi Boak: former park ranger on the start of Fat...

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2025/09/27

Fat Bear Week 2025 is under way - and people can now cast their votes for their favourite chunky bear ahead of the winter season. Fat Bear Week is an annual competition between brown bears in Alaska, and the bears are all up against each other as they try to eat as much as they can to prepare for hibernation. Former park ranger and long-time worker on Fat Bear Week, Naomi Boak, says the event's seen plenty of growth over the last few years. "Lat year, there were over a million votes from over 100

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4:11

Adam Pearse: NZ Herald political reporter on Luxon...

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2025/09/27

Questions have been raised as to how the Government can bounce back after the recent Mood of the Boardroom survey result. The annual survey of New Zealand business leaders showed Luxon slipping in the rankings of ministers - from 6th to 15th. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse says the economy isn't improving the way the Government needs and people still aren't feeling hopeful. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:55

Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator on the...

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2025/09/27

The All Blacks have set their eyes on consistency after snaring the Bledisloe Cup for another year. The 33-24 win over the Wallabies keeps the trophy at NZR headquarters - the 23rd consecutive summer it will spend there. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith says the All Blacks didn't fold like they did in Wellington last time, but there's still room for improvement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:12

Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst on Winston...

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2025/09/27

An international relations expert is deeming New Zealand's decision on Palestinian statehood as 'surprising'. Winston Peters confirmed at the UN General Assembly that we won't recognise a Palestinian state right now - as the conditions aren't right. Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller says this decision is out of synch with our international allies, including Australia, the UK and Canada. "And these are states with which New Zealand is quite close with, when it comes to positions on the war in Gaza

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14:09

Sönke Iwersen: German investigative journalist on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

Back in 2022, investigative reporter Sönke Iwersen received 100 gigabytes of confidential leaked data from a whistle-blower inside Tesla. The files detailed dangerous autopilot software errors, a high number of workplace accidents in Tesla’s factories and a culture of fear within the company. Iwersen's investigation is now a book called The Tesla Files: Inside Elon Musk's Empire of Power and Deception. "We found, actually, that there had been warnings inside Tesla about this mistake, the level of

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13:25

Clarke Gayford: cinematographer and producer of Prime...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

The Clarke Gayford-produced documentary chronicling the premiership of his wife and former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern promises an intimate look at the former leader. Besides interviews and archival footage, it also includes home footage shot by Gayford and is described as a look into both Ardern’s administration and private life Clarke Gayford says he wanted the documentary to reveal the honest bits of Ardern's tumultuous political life. "Just trying to put a human face on what it means to

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5:01

Whitcoulls Recommends: Clown Town and Fly, Wild Swans

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

Clown Town by Mick Herron. This is the latest novel in his Slow Horses series, about Jackson Lamb and the cast of MI5 misfits and rejects that he manages in Slough House. They are brilliant books and this one is no exception. There are several seasons of an Apple TV series based on the books which is wonderful television, but as always, the books are even better. Highly recommended for anyone who likes spy stories, and eccentric, interesting and deeply flawed characters. Fly, Wild Swans by Jung

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3:24

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

Turns out you can get more out of Air New Zealand's flexichange service than previously expected. BloggerAtLarge writer Megan Singleton recently revealed you can change the destination and date as part of the flexichange package on domestic flights - which can come in handy for unexpected events. Megan revealed how you can take advantage of this travel hack - read more here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

The Sunday Panel: Should Labour rule out Te Pati Māori?

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

This week on the Sunday Panel, Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills and broadcaster and journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Late-show host Jimmy Kimmel was unexpectedly pulled off the air after after he made controversial comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death. What do we make of this? Is this concerning for the future of free speech? Te Pati Māori's recent scandals have prompted discussion about whether Labour should make

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116:55

Full Show Podcast: 21 September 2025

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/21

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 21 September 2025, former 'First Bloke' Clarke Gayford on his involvement in new documentary 'Prime Minister' and why he filmed candid footage of Jacinda Ardern's time in office. German investigative journalist Sonke Iwerson talks about his new book 'The Tesla Files' and how he came to investigate the Elon Musk firm. Republicans and right wing conservatives are speaking out with concerns over the suspension of late night host

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4:00

Erin O'Hara: naturopath and wellness expert on the...

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2025/09/21

This Sunday is World Gratitude Day - and it's prompted discussion about the surprising health benefits that come with being thankful. Practicing gratitude offers significant physical and psychological health benefits, including lower blood pressure, improved immune function, better sleep, reduced stress, decreased anxiety and depression, and enhanced self-esteem. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara reveals the best ways to practice gratitude in your daily life. LISTEN ABOVESee

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4:44

Mike van de Elzen: Smoked chocolate crème brûlée

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2025/09/21

Smoked chocolate crème brûlée Cook time: 35 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 400ml cream 4 tbsp caster sugar 100g good quality dark chocolate 1/2 tsp vanilla paste 5 egg yolks 1 whole egg 6 tbsp caster sugar (for the caramel top) Preheat oven to 140*C (NOT fan-forced). If you have a cold smoker, place the cream into a roasting tray and cold smoke for 1 hour. (if you don't have a cold smoker, just skip this) Place cream, sugar, chocolate and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat

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3:51

Dr Michelle Dickinson: nanotechnologist on the new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

If you’ve found yourself holding a book at arm’s length or squinting at your phone in dim light, you’re not alone. Almost everyone develops presbyopia as they get older. It’s a natural part of aging where the eye’s lens loses flexibility, making it harder to focus on nearby objects. Traditionally, the go-to solution has been reading glasses, or, for some, surgery. But now, a surprising contender is on the horizon: eye drops. At the recent Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive

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9:32

Steve Newall: flicks.co.nz editor on other US TV...

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2025/09/20

Celebrities and former politicians have weighed in on the decision to axe Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show. The US talk show host has been pulled off air indefinitely, after suggesting Charlie Kirk was killed by a pro-Trump Republican last week. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall unpacked the responses - and weighed in on the debate over this situation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:56

Alice Soper: sports journalist on the Black Ferns...

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2025/09/20

The Black Ferns are determined to wrap their World Cup campaign with a medal, quickly turning their attention to the bronze playoff next week. They've surrendered their World Cup title, defeated by Canada in the semi-finals in Bristol. Sports journalist Alice Soper has voiced disappointment with this weekend's loss. "On the other hand, as a fan of women's rugby, there is a beautiful story attached to this Canadian team, so you kind of can't help but get behind them and hope that they go all the way

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5:34

Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB political reporter on what...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

New reports show the economy is worse off than previously thought and it's sparked debate about what - or who - is to blame. GDP data shows the economy shrunk 0.9 percent in the June quarter - a more significant dip than the 0.3 percent forecast by the Reserve Bank and similar figures from most economists. Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell says economic conservatives are calling for a bigger reduction in spending, while Labour has called for the whole Government to resign. LISTEN ABOVESee

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5:59

Hamish Firth: Mt Hobson Group urban planning expert...

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2025/09/20

The Auckland apartment market is so dire that a developer is renting instead of selling all the units in one new block. Ockham Residential CEO William Deihl said all the new 10-level 77-unit Whetū in Pt Chevalier would be rented, not sold - sparking discussion about whether apartments have value in the current market. Mt Hobson Group urban planning expert Hamish Firth says apartments can still suit Kiwi buyers - at a certain age and stage. "Perhaps older people or downsizers, perhaps students coming

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11:01

Jacob Schriner-Briggs: US associate law professor on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/20

Late-show host Jimmy Kimmel's been meeting with top Disney executives since he was pulled off air earlier this week. ABC put his talk show on hold indefinitely after he made controversial comments about the Charlie Kirk killing. US associate law professor Jacob Schriner-Briggs says there's a strong case for Kimmel to sue. "Typically, the First Amendment only applies to Government actors, which is to say that private entities cannot typically violate a person's freedom of speech, but the Supreme

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14:09

Dame Gaylene Preston and Dame Robin White: filmmaker...

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2025/09/14

Dame Robin White is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's most significant living artists, and she teamed up with Dame Gaylene Preston for a new project. Grace: A Prayer for Peace traces White’s evolution as an artist and her creative output fuelled by the world around her. "We knew one another through our work, but we didn't know that. And then when we ran into one another Rita Angus exhibition - we kind of met in the flesh, but that's when we really knew one another." LISTEN ABOVESee

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16:20

Al Brown: famed chef and restauranteur on his new...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2025/09/14

Kiwi chef Al Brown is well-regarded as one of New Zealand's top foodies, and he's back with a new book for novice fishermen. Fans of Al’s work will have seen his love of all things fish in his many cookbooks, restaurants and TV shows, and his book Hooked: Learning to Fish aims to teach Kiwis a thing or two. He says he has a massive love of fishing and lots of positive memories around fishing - and he used that insight to help craft the book. "I started writing it for 12-year-olds, but it kept

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